It’s not yet clear whether the demo will roll out on international console networks, or just the Japanese equivalent, or whether both consoles will receive it.

It’s probably worth a little foreign-account-creation malarkey to get your paws on it, though; the unusual game has been described as a unique piece of artistry, and has piqued interest with its angelic themes and startling visual style.

Ascension of the Metatron releases on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Japan on April 28, with a US release in northern summer and European dating to be confirmed.